SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 22, 2009 – Ignition Entertainment brings their full arsenal of face-kicking, blade wielding, world renowned games to San Diego Comic-Con 2009, showcasing some of their most anticipated titles of 2009 including, The King of Fighters XII, Muramasa: The Demon Blade and Nostalgia and the instant classic PSP game, Mercury Meltdown.

Taking place in the Future US booth #5135 on the main convention center show floor, attendees can get hands-on time with all four blockbuster Ignition titles and enter a draw to win prizes based on their favorite games. The drawings will take place post Comic-Con and will be announced via Twitter, Facebook and email. Prizes include:

Nostalgia a brand new Nintendo DSi

Muramasa: The Demon Blade posters signed by George Kamitani, the designer and lead artist of the game

The King of Fighters XII signed posters and copies of the game

Mercury Meltdown downloadable game codes

Ignition Stage Demos and Trivia – Located on the main stage of the Future US booth #5135, Ignition will also be giving away various prizes to those who can answer questions related to their games.

THURSDAY, JULY 23

Nostalgia – Stage Demo & Trivia @ 10:15 A.M.

Prizes: 3 Nostalgia Art books

Nostalgia – All Day Contest

“Where’s Gilbert?” Hunt Contest – A photo scavenger hunt to find Eddie’s father Gilbert who will be at 3 different places at 3 different times around the Gaslamp district and convention center

All clues will be announced over Twitter

“Missing” posters of Gilbert will be handed out at the Ignition booth, and contestants will have to get it stamped 3 times that day by Gilbert.

Prizes: Contestants with completed sheets will be entered for a chance to win $500 cash. The first to turn in their completed sheet at the Ignition booth will also receive a brand new Nintendo DS. All entrants will receive a Nostalgia branded luggage tag.

“Fan” Art Contest – A “Fan” Art contest that people can enter by going to the Muramasa website. The contest will run through the weeks leading up to the game launch, with a winner announced at the Penny Arcade Expo.

Prizes: Grand prize winner will receive $1000 and have their art showcased in future marketing and promotional materials for the game. Runner-ups will receive free copies of the game.